Males, on Average, Begin Their Growth Spurt Around Age _______

question 26

Multiple Choice

Males, on average, begin their growth spurt around age _______, reach their peak height velocity by age _______, and begin to taper off by age _______.

• A) 9; 11; 13
• B) 11; 13; 15
• C) 11; 15; 18
• D) 13; 15; 20
• E) 13; 18; 20

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Definitions:

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an organism, consisting of both the inherited genes and the alleles present.

Phenotype

The traits or features that can be seen in an organism, which emerge from how its genetic makeup interacts with environmental factors.

Identical Twins

Twins that develop from a single fertilized egg, resulting in two genetically identical individuals.

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an organism determining its characteristics.